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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 412, 2023
International Conference on Innovation in Modern Applied Science, Environment, Energy and Earth Studies (ICIES’11 2023)
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| Article Number | 01046 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202341201046 | |
| Published online | 17 August 2023 | |
Life forms after cancer remission following treatment and disposal of medical waste
1 LADSIS, Hassan II University Casablanca, Morocco
2 LADSIS, National Institute of Social Action, Morocco
Our research discusses the life forms after the remission of cancer following treatment and disposal of medical waste. The semi-structured interviews conducted with the surveyed individuals who are sick and in remission help us understand their perception of themselves and the future of their family relationships during the illness process. The data collected through faceto-face interviews, WhatsApp, and questionnaires reveal that the surveyed individuals acquire new identities. The majority of respondents declare that their personalities have evolved positively, while others have a negative outlook on their cancer experience. This could be attributed to various factors influencing the development of this perception. We observe a certain intertwining and unraveling of our surveyed individuals’ relationships with their surroundings. There is a weakening of sibling bonds, whereas marital bonds are strengthened, and new connections are formed with strangers throughout the care process for our surveyed individuals. Family relationships contribute to the health outcomes of cancer patients, including their remission or recurrence. The data from our research unveil the respondents’ reactions to medical waste as a sign of remission.
Key words: Crumbling / family ties / experience / life form / social connections / chronic illness / remission
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2023
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